So much fun!! We came here on a Saturday night and it was absolutely packed and had great energy. The musicians were so talented and knew almost every song that was requested that night. The food was good and drinks like beer and wine were reasonably priced for the area. Cocktails were more on the pricy side though. Would definitely recommend for a night out! read more

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This was the most fun I have had in a while! We did the bottomless brunch for a friend's birthday and the vibes were immaculate. The service was incredible and friendly and the performers were so talented and funny! This is a unique thing to do with a group of friends if you are looking for something a little more interactive and fun while you drink. read more

Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar - Music Venues Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

We planned a Girls' Weekend to Maryland specifically to go to Bobby McKey's. 2 of us are from New York, 2 from South Carolina, ranging in ages from 20's-50's. We bought tickets in advance for the Friday, 6/12/26 show, and we had a blast. Our table was right in the middle, we had a great view of everything and couldn't get over how festive and energetic the vibe was. Had some apps, jello shots, beer towers and so much fun I can't believe it wasn't illegal! In fact, we had such a good time, we went back again on Saturday 6/13! The staff was great, the performers were amazing, in particular, Elisa ROCKED! We are already talking about making this an annual trip. read more

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My friends took me here for my pre-birthday celebration and I had so much fun visiting for the first time. I love the good singing and friendly atmosphere on a big Wednesday night. The crowd was large but we all had a great time. I enjoyed the food and service was really nice. read more

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Service: great bartenders! Food: bar food wasn't that good Ambiance: large venue and the dueling piano was very entertaining. I went with a group so we had the entire upstairs. It was a lot of fun :) read more

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This place is so much fun! The piano players have a ton of energy, really interact well with the audience, and have great voices. We sat at one of bar rail tables. We thought we'd be upstairs but we were downstairs. It wasn't bad. In fact, I preferred it over the crowded main floor. However, the wooden bar stool seats were extremely uncomfortable. The bar staff was cool and made great drinks. We got the June Bug and the Peach Punch! They were pretty pricey for the size. They were $14 a piece. Both tasted amazing; very fruity and refreshing. We didn't order any food, so I couldn't tell you how it tasted. But the vibe was great and music plentiful! read more

Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar - Music Venues Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

Been here twice now. Never disappoints. Love the staff. Service is decent the ambiance is kick n'. Good times!!!! read more

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This location is right in the harbor area. Easy to walk to if staying in the Harbor area. The clientele of this location was better than some of the other dueling piano places I have been to, but that could have just been that night. The drinks were served very timely considering how crowded the place was. I highly recommend reservations. These are some talented people and it was a TON OF FUN. read more

Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar - Music Venues Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

This is a must experience in the DC area and recommend you reserve seats beforehand. We tried walking up a couple of times and they were sold out. Plus, when you reserve seats early you can pick locations. Our favorite spot is the main floor bar area facing the pianos. You are eye level to the pianos and close to the bar, which would be directly behind you There's a 2-person table at the end of the counter and faces the stage. This would be a great couples table. The food is pretty much bar food and don't have any specific favorites. We tried the sliders and salad which both were ok. read more

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I would pass by Bobby's and always assumed it was a concert venue. I recently visited for the Boozy Brunch on a Sunday and had a great time. There are, however, areas of improvement. The good: There is ample parking in the National Harbor. I was able to park in the garage attached to the building of the venue. The checkin process was smooth and easy. The musicians were AMAZING! They are a husband and wife duo who were simply the best! The food was good. It was a decent spread. The bad: We ordered the bottomless brunch for mimosas and it took FOREVER to get refills. They have a system set up where you need to push a button on the box at the table to call over the servers. This took up to 20 minutes at one point. That's the not type of service I expect when paying extra for bottomless. It would be much better to put a carafe on the table and allow us to pour our own drinks. At one point, the server would have a full carafe leaving the bar, but by the time she went to 1- 2 tables, there wasn't any mimosa left. This would add additional time we had to wait for them to come to our table. Secondly, the plates are very small. Be prepared to consistently get up and get food. What I returned? I would for the same musical acts. They were great! I would not buy the bottomless again. I would just purchase my own drinks as it would be faster to get them on my own rather than waiting on the servers. read more

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The staff was awesome and the music was incredible!!! What an epic performance! It was so worth the visit. read more

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My husband and i attended an event here the other night and it was a great first experience that I can't wait to go back! Because we had so many people, we had two bartenders but honestly feel like there should have been three bartenders up there because the bar was constantly packed. The appetizers they had for our party were okay and definitely could have been better tasting (sliders, mini crab cakes, chicken kabobs, deviled eggs which were probably the best thing). I think my favorite part was the fact that the performances were so good! I did thoroughly enjoy the Jell-O shots! read more

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It was our friend's birthday and she wanted to celebrate at the piano bar We loved how interactive it was. Everyone seemed to have a really great time and the rock music was on point. The musicians are INSANELY talented and incredibly entertaining. You have the ability to make music requests, make sure to add a little tip to increase the likelihood of your song choice to be chosen. You can also put a message on the message board for a fee of course. If you want to put a phrase on the board for $5 someone can come along and change the message for a higher fee. Typically it's a showdown with military messages. PARKING: Plenty of parking garages. Park at St. George parking garage and exit towards Fleet St. It leads you directly next to the entrance. FOOD: Ginny Hendrix Cocktail $15 Empress Gin, Lavender Syrup, Honey Syrup, & Lemonade Hands down this was probably the best drink I've had in a long time. I'm not really a gin fan but this drink definitely tasted like juice and it was a favorite amongst the table. Santa Fe Chicken Egg roll $12 Grilled chicken, monterey jack cheese, black beans, corn, & peppers. Served with ancho chipotle sauce The egg rolls were standard but delicious. No one was disappointed with ordering this. Nacho Tots $15 Tater tots topped with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, sour cream, pico de Gallo, lettuce and jalapeño. Served with salsa & sour cream OR substitute tots for tortilla chips I got to try a little of this. It seemed okay but it definitely was really heavy. Adding the tots to this will definitely fill you up. BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders $14 Two sliders, with coleslaw, and pickles. Served with ketchup & ranch NF, DF Sub Old Bay Fries - $0.75 Sub Truffle Fries - $2.25 This was probably my least favorite item. I found the sliders to be very very bland. The most enjoyable part of the dish was just regular fries. All in all, great place for a happy hour and celebration. It will definitely lift your spirits. Side note, doors open at 7. If you have a reservation you should get there by 8. read more

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Don't pay for the theme bs. Not worth the cover when they don't play what they say they will. Also food is gross. And

Where do I begin? Best and one of the last nights of 2024. Visiting National Harbor for a last-minute holiday weekend with my five besties, we ended up at Bobby McKey's. When we called about reservations, we were quoted $37 each for a reserved seat at a table, or we could pay $10 cover at the door for open standing room only accommodations. Taking a chance, we went with the $10. We arrived after the show had started and were lucky to find an area near the exit door by the stairs where the six of us could stand, easily see the show, and have lots of space to wiggle to the music. Had an incredible night! The pianists played everything from country to rock to hip hop/rap. So much fun! The highlight for me was Pony by Ginuwine. Yes! They even played THAT! read more

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Had the best time here celebrating a friends birthday! I have always been curious about how the concept of a dueling piano bar worked and it was fun to see it in action! Highly recommnend planning your visit in advance and the more people you have in your party the more fun you are bound to have. We enjoyed the eats which were late night foods so we went with the wings and the nachos. Both were a 10 out of 10. Be prepared to share a table with some new friends you'll make while you are there as the tables are long and communal style so you may sit with strangers depending not the size of your party. The artist that played the night we went with fantastic. Its amazing the range of songs they are able to play ad their interaction with the crowd made the night even better. It's a fun spot for birthday, girls/guys night out or just for a plain ol food time. Also, if asked the jello shots are a yes! read more

Let me preface this by saying Bobby McKey's is a very fun date night/girls night/whatever. The venue is a good size, and parking is easy to find nearby in a parking garage. We had floor seats because I had read that you could get your requests played easier that way. Service was solid. Our server stopped by several times. The drinks were pretty good, and it's standard bar fare-- wings, dip, nothing too special or filling (read: eat dinner elsewhere). The performers were great. They knew how to hype up the crowd, and they are no doubt talented. So why three stars? The gimmick of taking requests is, I think, only a gimmick. We sat with strangers at our table and we all submitted requests (walking napkins up to the stage). We were told that you had to provide cash/venmo in order to have a chance at getting your song played. I have no idea how much you have to pay because I tried $5, then $10, and nothing. Paying above that for a single song on top of admission seems a bit much. However, if you're celebrating something (i.e. paid for one of their larger packages), they make you feel special and play your requests. Why am I salty about this? The music selection was dated. Very dated. You got your Journey, Elton John, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, etc. Now, don't get me wrong, I get it. Everyone knows those songs. It's true. BUT, I could count on one hand the songs they played from the 2000s to now. And that... doesn't play well. Do I recommend Bobby McKey's? Sure. But go in knowing that you are not likely to get your request played, and the music selection is classics. read more

Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar - Music Venues Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

Food was ok. Drinks were good. $$ But the show was amazing. We were so impressed that we went two nights in a row!! Definitely recommend fitting it in to your schedule. read more

SO FUN. I had always wanted to go to something like this but wasn't quite sure what to expect. We did this for a friend's birthday and it was just a blast. I wish I had remembered the names of the actual performers- because they were ALL awesome. The drinks were flowing, the songs were sing-along-able and the mood was festive and happy. I loved that they took requests and it was the perfect venue for a large group of people. Make sure to get there in enough time to get seated and order some drinks BEFORE the shows start- because it quickly becomes a little crazy and while the servers are hustling, it's hard to keep things moving quickly once the music is blasting. Definitely something great to celebrate birthdays or bach events. We had a ball. read more

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I love piano bars! The staff was friendly. The musicians were great and got the crowd engaged! read more

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Returned to Bobby mckeys for a birthday celebration. The entertainment is still fantastic. Bottle beers are reasonably priced at $7.50. The Tito's and soda were $18 and mixed drinks ranged from $14+, though made with rail liquor. Towers of mixed drinks are $140 and $55 for beer. Overall, would still come back for the entertainment but I'll stick to bottled drinks as the mixed drinks are overly priced and poorly made. read more

The singing was out of site. I liked the dueling piano set up. We enjoyed singing the 70s and 80s songs.

Sitting out here by the harbor with my beautiful wife and enjoying the beautiful music by the dueling pianos.

Very fun atmosphere and the musicians were excellent. Had a private event with food and the food was not good and severely under-catered. Would 100% come back for the music, but get food and drinks elsewhere fist. read more

I want to give Bobby McKey's more stars but it's a struggle. There's a few pricing tiers between the main floor and the mezzanine but if you want your song request to be played it doesn't matter which seat you pick. It's more about money that you put in. $5 and $10 is throwing money down the drain, tried a $20 but that didn't work. Finally when we started putting in $50 or $100 as a table our songs started to get played! The drinks are imaginative and tasty but small and not strong. It was fun to think that all the suggestions would've been equal, that every body had a chance to hear their song. That all the requests would be put into a fishbowl or randomly selected but that's not the case. It's not about equality, it's the more you pay. read more

What a great time tonight watching dueling pianos! So entertaining after being at a conference all week! 2 women got up and sang with the players and it was amazing. Didn't order food! read more

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Such an amazing time, the entertainment was great and so was the food. Can't wait to come back. My girlfriends and I sang 90% of the songs, the energy was great. read more

What a fun night! Awesome entertainment. Love it. Would highly recommend for a celebration. read more

Overall, I have to write Bobby McKee's at five. I had a great time. The wings and the Buffalo dip were exceptionally delicious and though there was a large crowd, the service was spectacular. I definitely enjoyed when the confetti dropped from the ceiling. The Jell-O shooters are also a nice and cute way to get the party started. I can't believe the party goes on from 8 to 1 AM. If you're ever in the area, I definitely recommend tickets. read more

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The service was great. I had never done one of these and it did not disappoint. It was so much fun. We were laughing and singing along. The food was good and the drink selection was huge. Loved every minute! We will be back! read more

My company took us to Bobby McKey's at National Harbor. We had a great time. I sang along to nearly every song! The musicians were super talented. I really enjoyed their group jams. Kudos to them! Would recommend for any group to attend. Atmosphere and service was great. Thanks for a wonderful time! read more

A friend and I were gifted complimentary tickets for entry. I did not have food only drinks. The service was decent as it was a little busy. The atmosphere was immersive and the crowd was a perfect mix. The piano players were so well versed on all types of music!!!! read more

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This was in walking distance from my hotel & I'm so glad I went! Everyone was nice from the doormen, ticket purchasers and entertainment. It was so immersive and such a mixed crowd. The food was pretty good but the servers seemed really busy & didn't seem to remember items I asked for. I'd definitely go back though. I had a phenomenal time. read more

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If you want a unique date experience with your gf/bf, this is the place to be! Came here on a surprise date with my gf and it was my first time visiting as well. It's located within the National Harbor area so there are plenty of food options around if you want to eat or get drinks before heading over here. I definitely recommend getting reservations so you can get seated near the front where the pianos are at. The service was great and the piano players did their best to play our requested songs. The drinks and food were good also, but be prepared to pay somewhat higher prices given the area this bar is located in. If you have a few friends who drink beer, I definitely recommend getting a tower to help reduce the cost overall. Definitely coming back here at some point in the near future! read more

Went there last night. First the piano player was an ass when he asked for recommendations and then cussed us out for the song then the bar tender lost his mind when we asked what the piano players problem was. This place is in a high convention area. You'd think they'd want to accommodate. If you can't play a recommended song don't tell the patron to go F off. Never going back. Do not recommend. read more

Had an amazing time at this place! Not only they play a lot of the requests, make the show entertaining, but they also played other instruments during some songs. The show is non-stop from 8 pm, we left at midnight, and they were still going on. We liked it so much we are going back next month to celebrate my husband's birthday. You can buy tickets on their website, if you want to seat at a table or want to host an event. There's table service for food and drinks. We got our tickets through Goldstar, they were approximately $5 cheaper and were only available on Friday nights. We had pretty good seats on the balcony, but there's no table service, you order and pick up at the bar. There is a parking garage behind the venue and the show is 21 and over. Apparently, they have additional kids and teens shows and brunch on other days. read more

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Definitely worth a stop if you are staying/visiting in the area. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. We came early because we were worried about seats but apparently all seats are planned out and they will save your seat for you/your party. Come early if you want food or get started on drinks. If you plan to have dinner else where, feel free to come in at 8. Food was ok. 3 stars. Nothing special but satisfy your craving to have something to eat with drinks. Got the hurricane (rum base): the first one of the night tasted pretty good and strong. The second accidental order tasted- meh... lacked flavor and not where near the first one. Hubby got the margarita with silver patron: tasted very much like how I make mine at home with grand marnier. Beef nachos: 3.5. Your standard nachos. Ground beef meh. 0.5 stars for having pickled jalepenos which helped the taste of the whole thing. It was more cheesy vs nacho cheese. The show was awesome!!!! Very entertaining and creative. The performers were very energetic and I don't honestly know how they do it. The 4 stars was mainly for the show. Tip: becareful when you order. We ordered drinks and food. Then when I saw someone standing by our table, I asked for him to take my empty drink and then I got brought another drink. When I said I did ly order it, he just said are you sure and then walked away but leaving the drink. I did drink it and it was in my tab. I thought it was just us but the couple next to us also had the same issue. Just FYI. read more

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Omg Amazing!!!! Had a great time totally entertaining foood was delicious, atmosphere was fantastic read more

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Great place!! Decided to go at the last minute without a reservation and they were able to still seat us. Fabulous time and great entertainment! read more

Great atmosphere and the 2 gentleman playing the pianos are PROs! Adding a few more thoughts to reach character count read more